1874 Swiss constitutional referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
340,199
|
63.21%
|
| No
|
198,013
|
36.79%
|
| Valid votes
|
538,212
|
100.00%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
| Total votes
|
538,212
|
100.00%
|
|
A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.[1] The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1] It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.[2]
Background
In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[3] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[3] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[3]
Results
| Choice
|
Popular vote
|
Cantons
|
| Votes
|
%
|
Full
|
Half
|
Total
|
| For |
340,199 |
63.2 |
12 |
3 |
13.5
|
| Against |
190,013 |
36.8 |
7 |
3 |
8.5
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
538,212 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1880
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891